Creative Santa Fe

Creative Santa Fe In November 2021, Creative Santa Fe emerged from a year long dormancy with a new team and expanded mission.

Creative Santa Fe’s mission is to leverage Santa Fe’s unique sense of place, using collaboration and the power of the arts to reframe critical issues and drive positive change. Founded in 2005, the organization has a rich history of convening organizations and creatives to address issues that impact our community through vibrant public events, developing cross-sector partnerships, and building bri

dges of understanding. The organization adds to our services, providing comprehensive brand strategy and communication development to individuals and organizations who are committed to positive social change, amplifying the work of nonprofits, businesses, educational institutions, and government agencies.

08/30/2026

One of our favorite PechaKucha traditions? Catching up with presenters moments after they step off the stage.

After six minutes and forty seconds of sharing their story, speakers are often still buzzing with excitement, reflection, and gratitude. These candid conversations give us a chance to hear what the experience meant to them, what inspired their talk, and what they hope audiences take away.

Thank you, Charles Curtin, for sharing your experience with us.

08/29/2026

Jean Paul Granillo offered words of reflection, gratitude, and a flower blessing.

His presence reminded us that PechaKucha Night is about more than presentations—it's about community, connection, and creating space for meaningful conversations. Between moments of inspiration, laughter, and learning, his blessings invited us to pause, reflect, and stay grounded in hope.

Thank you, Jean Paul, for helping make PechaKucha Night Santa Fe: Green a truly special gathering. 💚

🌻 At Cotton Blossom Gardens, growing food is about so much more than the harvest.Janice Lucero shared a vision rooted in...
08/29/2026

🌻 At Cotton Blossom Gardens, growing food is about so much more than the harvest.
Janice Lucero shared a vision rooted in meaningful relationships with ourselves, our families, our communities, and Mother Earth. Guided by the values of love, respect, gratitude, equality, compassion, and unity, Cotton Blossom Gardens is cultivating stronger kinships and a brighter future for generations to come.

Located in the Pueblo of Isleta, the gardens are a place of learning, healing, and shared knowledge, where fresh harvests become nourishing food and community grows alongside the crops.

Thank you, Janice, for reminding us that regenerative agriculture is as much about caring for people as it is about caring for the land.

There are moments that become more than memories—they become reminders of what is possible.Ten storytellers stood on thi...
08/27/2026

There are moments that become more than memories—they become reminders of what is possible.

Ten storytellers stood on this stage and shared their hearts. Together, they offered stories of hope and resilience, creativity and courage, purpose and perseverance. For one remarkable evening, those stories became our shared experience.

As we move forward, may we carry that same pride, strength, and inspiration with us one step at a time. And may we remember that real change begins when we show up, listen deeply, and engage with one another.

Community isn't something we find. It's something we create.

Thank you to our ten presenters for reminding us that the future is shaped by the stories we choose to tell and the actions we choose to take together. ❤️🇺🇸

08/26/2026

🌱 Meet Andrew Neighbour, owner of Desert Valley Farm - New Mexico’s only indoor aquaponics farm right here in Santa Fe.

Producing more than 5,000 plants every week, Desert Valley Farm delivers fresh greens year-round to local schools, senior centers, and food pantries, helping build a healthier and more resilient community.

Come learn more and meet Andrew at the Creative Santa Fe Beyond Profit Expo. Join us June 25th for a conversation about how we can steward our land, resources, and communities for a brighter future.

Sponsored by City of Santa Fe Office of Economic Development, UNM Center for Responsible Entrepreneurship - here's more details -https://creativesantafe.org/events/bp-replanting-the-future-regenerative-agriculture-in-new-mexico/

08/25/2026

Moments after stepping off the PechaKucha stage... ❤️
In her presentation, Machiko Harada shared a deeply personal story of resilience, courage, and overcoming adversity.

Just moments later, you can still see the emotion. The relief. The gratitude. The joy of having shared something so meaningful with a community that truly listened.

This is what makes PechaKucha Night so special. It's more than a presentation, it's a moment of connection that reminds us we are never alone in our stories.

Thank you, Machiko, for your vulnerability, your strength, and for inspiring all of us with hope.

From Film Sets to Clean Energy ✨Rebecca Puck Stair’s PechaKucha story revealed how the skills she honed in film now help...
08/24/2026

From Film Sets to Clean Energy ✨
Rebecca Puck Stair’s PechaKucha story revealed how the skills she honed in film now help drive New Mexico toward 100% clean energy. Creative problem-solving, negotiation, and navigating complex systems all found a new purpose.

Mark your calendar for May 20 and join us for PechaKucha Night Santa Fe: Vol. 29 - GREEN 💚
Wednesday, May 20
At The Lensic
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
https://creativesantafe.org/events/pkn-vol-29-green/

Thanks to our partner The Lensic and our sponsors The City of Santa Fe Office of Economic Development, The Office or Arts & Culture, Cafecito and Hutton Broadcast Media for making this night possible.

08/23/2026

Just moments after leaving the PechaKucha stage, Laurel Hayne-Miller reflected on what it meant to share such a personal story.

Speaking about her late father was both an honor and an act of remembrance—a chance to celebrate his life, revisit cherished memories, and make space for grief in community. Through her presentation, Laurel reminded us that storytelling can be a powerful way to process loss, preserve legacy, and keep our loved ones close.

Thank you, Laurel, for your courage, vulnerability, and generosity in sharing your heart with all of us. 💚

08/22/2026

Did you know that rooftops can help cool cities, manage stormwater, and create habitat for wildlife?

At PechaKucha Night Santa Fe: Green, Katrin Scholz-Barth shared the many benefits of green roofs and how nature-based solutions can transform the way we design our built environment. By bringing vegetation back into urban spaces, green roofs can improve energy efficiency, support biodiversity, reduce heat, and make communities more resilient.

Her presentation offered an inspiring vision of how thoughtful design and ecological restoration can work hand in hand to create healthier, more sustainable places to live. 🌿🏙️

✨ FIRST ACCESS + DEEPER CONNECTION ✨Step Into the CircleIf you're inspired by the conversations, connections, and sense ...
08/21/2026

✨ FIRST ACCESS + DEEPER CONNECTION ✨
Step Into the Circle

If you're inspired by the conversations, connections, and sense of community that emerge through 53:20 Salon, we invite you to become part of Catalyst Circle.

Catalyst Circle donors receive early access and private invitations to Creative Santa Fe experiences. Members also have the opportunity to lean in more deeply by hosting their own 53:20 Salons with favorite PechaKucha Night Santa Fe presenters—creating intimate spaces for curiosity, conversation, and connection.

Because we believe community-building should be inclusive, meaningful philanthropy should be too. Join with an annual gift of $1,000+ or through recurring contributions of just $20+ per week.

Become part of a community of investors, connectors, and champions who believe creativity, collaboration, and civic imagination can help build a more vibrant and adaptive future.
https://creativesantafe.org/support/

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